Vladimir cherry is today considered one of the best varieties by gardeners. This wonderful culture can be seen in many suburban areas of central Russia.
History of Vladimir Cherry
This variety can be classified as one of the oldest in our country. Where he came from is not known for certain. Horticulture in some areas of the Vladimir region began to develop from the beginning of the 12th century. The monks of local monasteries, who came to this land from Greece and Kyiv, were the first to plant cherry orchards. This type of farming was especially popular in Vladimir itself and in the city of Yaropolch (now Vyazniki). Ancient gardeners planted cherries most often on ramparts and hills.
Presumably this variety was brought to Vladimir from the southern regions of Russia and southern countries. The first seedlings did not differ in particular winter hardiness, and the monks had to make a huge amount of effort in growing them. Growing under the protection of slopes and hills, the cherry endured the winter well. On the flat terrain, the bushes had to be dug in with snow.
Where can I grow?
Vladimirskaya cherry variety included in the state register for several districtsRussia:
- Volga-Vyatka.
- Northwest.
- Central.
- Middle Volga.
- Central Black Earth.
This cherry was zoned in 1947. In particular, the variety is suitable for growing in central Russia. Here it is often not only cultivated in private gardens, but also used for wide industrial plantings. This variety has proven itself well among gardeners in the southern regions. In the northern regions, the Vladimir cherry can also be grown quite successfully, but its yield is much lower here. For comparison: in favorable years in the middle lane, up to 25 kg of berries can be harvested from one bush, while in the Leningrad region - no more than 5 kg.
Cherry Vladimirskaya. Description
This variety belongs to the so-called griots - varieties in which the flesh of the berries is distinguished by a dark cherry saturated color. Fruits of small and medium sizes have a mass of 2.5 to 3.5 g. The berries are flat-round, slightly compressed from the ventral suture. Their top is rounded, and the funnel is small and tight. The skin is black-red in color and covered with a large number of dots of gray. The pulp of the berries is juicy, quite dense and fibrous. The stone is very easily separated and can have both an ovoid and an oval shape. The length of a thin stem is 30-45 mm.
This variety belongs to the typical bushy and can reach a height of 2.5-5 m. There are specimens and higher. The plant is rooted andis a bush with many trunks. This variety of cherry forms single stem trees only when grafted.
Pollinators
This cherry is a self-fertile variety. Only if bushes of other varieties grow nearby can a high yield of such a crop as Vladimirskaya cherry be achieved. Pollinators should be selected as carefully as possible. Varieties such as Moscow Griot, Amorel pink, Fertile Michurina, Lyubskaya, Lotovaya, Turgenevka, Rastunya, Vasilievskaya, Black consumer goods are not bad for Vladimir cherry. It is best to plant pollinators from the prevailing winds in a particular area. The most preferred varieties for Vladimir cherries are Pink Flask and Pink Fur Coat.
Ripening dates
Vladimir cherry belongs to mid-season varieties. From the beginning of flowering to the final ripening of the fruit takes about two months. In central Russia, the crop can be harvested as early as mid-July. Berries ripen unevenly. In the event that the owner of the plot does not collect them in time, they may crumble, since the stalk from the fruit is separated very easily.
Degree of winter hardiness and productivity
This variety is considered winter-hardy. However, in severe frosts, generative buds can be damaged. This leads to a significant reduction in crop yield. It is because of this that the Vladimir cherry is rarely grown in the northern regions. The yield of this variety, therefore, largely depends oncultivation region. In general, it is characterized as good and moderate.
Choosing a site for cherries
Like most other varieties, Vladimirskaya cherry feels best in elevated places. Acquired seedlings should be planted on a hill with a steepness of 8-15 gr. The location of the slope on which the cherry will grow is also important. The most successful for most regions of Russia are the northwestern, western and southwestern. The soil here warms up well and has moderate humidity. There is too little moisture on the southern slopes and, moreover, there are sharp fluctuations in winter temperatures, which leads to freezing of the kidneys and burns to the bark. On the northern cherry trees will not have enough sunlight. In such places, bushes bloom later, and therefore the flowers do not freeze, but at the same time, the berries ripen much longer, and their flesh becomes sour.
Vladimir cherry can also be grown on flat areas. But in this case, it will develop somewhat worse. In addition, specimens growing on flat ground are more susceptible to freezing. It is not recommended to plant this variety in hollows, damp lowlands and forest glades, as such places are characterized by poor ventilation. Among other things, there is usually a high level of groundwater, which cherry does not like. In the event that the water on the site comes closer to the surface of the earth than 1.5 m, it is worth planting seedlings on a raised hill 2-3 m high.
What should the soil be like?
Ksoil composition Vladimir cherry, like most other varieties, is quite demanding. This is especially true for nitrogen and potassium. To get a good harvest, it is necessary to ensure that there are enough of these substances in the soil. Cherry does not react so strongly to a deficiency of phosphorus in the soil. The recommended dose of humus on poor soils is about 10 kg per year, on soils of medium nutritional value - 6 kg. As for mineral fertilizers, it will be enough to apply about 18 g per 1 m32 of each of the substances.
When growing cherries on soils with acidity close to neutral, you can achieve better results. Acidic soils are lime before planting.
Cherry Vladimirskaya. Planting and care
You can plant seedlings both in spring and autumn. However, the spring period is considered more preferable for this. Cherries should be planted immediately after the last snow melts and the soil dries out a little.
Under the seedlings they dig holes half a meter deep and 80 cm wide. A stake is placed in the middle of the hole, after which the seedling is lowered into it. Sprinkle the hole with fertile soil mixed with humus, so that there are no voids between the roots. The seedling must take a strictly vertical position. A 30 cm high roller is formed around the hole. After that, the seedling is tied to a stake. The latter must be filed in such a way that its upper edge does not reach the first side branch a little.
The cherries are watered three times a season, 5-6 buckets per adultbush. It is also necessary to carry out regular pruning of the crown, removing diseased and dry shoots.
Reviews about the variety
Good yield, excellent taste of fruits, unpretentiousness in care - all this determines the popularity of such a crop as Vladimirskaya cherry. Reviews about it from modern gardeners are mostly positive. Like many centuries ago, this variety is highly valued today.
